Old World Christmas

Two seasons have collided to create the perfect treat: S’mores Snowman. Summer nights around a campfire roasting marshmallows are as memorable as bundling up in the winter to build a snowman. Share...

A gnome is typically found in the garden but this gnome fears being the target of pranks or worse, gnome-knapping! He’s found a safe place to rest for the holiday season, the Christmas tree! Many...

The sun is a symbol of life, energy, positivity, clarity and confidence. No matter the day, good or bad, the ever-present sun rises in the east and sets in the west. This constant gives people...

The red-crested cardinal is a beautiful songbird belonging to the family of tanagers, not its namesake, cardinal. Found in the shrublands of tropical and subtropical lands of South America, the bird...

This colorful tropical bird is found mostly in southern Texas, Mexico, and South America. Similar in size to a Blue Jay, the Green Jay is a bit shorter and more rounded and has a large vocal...

Quail embody the saying one for all and all for one. They skitter in groups; where one goes, the rest follow. One quail will serve at a time as the lookout while the others feed. This is a lovely...

Lovebirds are a small species of parrots. As their name suggests, they are social, affectionate and share a lifelong monogamous bond. The pair will spend long periods sitting together. Lovebirds are...

Most recognized for being part of the Twelve Days of Christmas song, the three French hens represent the three Cardinal Virtues: faith, hope and charity. In chicken history, the French hen was first...

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are lifesaving first responders. EMTs are often the first on the scene of an emergency, and encounter medical emergencies with calmness, compassion, and care...

Baby’s first Christmas is such a special time for families to celebrate the miracle of life. Each year as baby grows, memories will return of that very first Christmas with baby. Children are an...

The Butterfly represents immortality. Since it evolves from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis, and then emerges as a butterfly from its cocoon, it symbolizes the soul and the cycle of rebirth. A pair...

What s the hurry? Smiley snail slinks through life with a sunny smile. Snails teach us incredible life lessons including enjoying a slower pace to life and how to weather the storms of life and enjoy...